1 Chronicles 18:11 Meaning and Explanation
“Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.”
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What Does 1 Chronicles 18:11 Mean?
David does not hoard the wealth of his conquests. He dedicates it all to the Lord, the silver and gold gathered from Edom, Moab, Ammon, the Philistines, and Amalek, setting it apart for the future house of God.
Here is the deepest aim of David's reign. Victory and treasure are not ends in themselves but offerings laid at God's feet. The king who would not build the temple still gathers its riches, teaching that all we gain is meant to be returned in worship to the Giver.
1 Chronicles 18:11 in the Original Language
qadash (קָדַשׁ), 'dedicated' -- to set apart as holy, consecrating these spoils wholly to the Lord.
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What does 1 Chronicles 18:11 mean?
David dedicates these gifts and all the spoils from the surrounding nations to the Lord.